Fitter and Turner

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Springs, Amathole, Eastern Cape
Junior
Food • Retail • Agriculture • Manufacturing
At McCain Foods we know the importance that food plays in people's lives.
The Role
The Fitter and Turner is responsible for maintaining and installing plant machinery, performing preventative maintenance, and conducting repairs. Duties include inspecting and servicing equipment, conducting root cause analysis for breakdowns, and overseeing the overhaul of machinery. Safety compliance and cost reduction measures are also key responsibilities, as well as assisting with engineering projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

Position Title: Fitter and Turner
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Springs
Grade: Grade 03
Requisition ID: 34239
Job Accountabilities:
Delivery Maintain plant equipment and install all process machinery.

  • Do daily preventative maintenance, by inspecting plant equipment for faults and report on or repair faulty conditions.
  • Complete maintenance schedules and inspections daily to the required standard.
  • Do root cause analysis on breakdowns, repair faults and take preventative action.
  • Remove and install equipment during and in preparation of planned maintenance.
  • Overhaul equipment by stripping, examining, replacing and repairing faulty parts, then reassemble and replace overhauled machines.
  • Commission new installations or alterations.
  • Maintain and service workshop equipment daily to ensure maximum availability.
  • Assist with Engineering Projects as assigned.
  • Working on lathe (Machining shafts and reading engineering drawings)
  • Working on milling machine and all workshop machinery.


Safety: Work to McCain Safety and Food Safety requirements

  • Ensure that equipment is in a safe and operational condition according to McCain Safety and Food Safety requirements, - AIB and HACCP as well as Key Elements of Safety.
  • Work according to and practice 5S Principles.
  • Work according to OHACT and other applicable Acts.


Cost: Draw and record spares and breakdown details through SAP .

  • Identify update and review critical spares requirements and report to Mechanical Superintendent.


Cost: Implement cost reduction / efficiency measures on all resources - water, electricity, steam and air.

  • Participate in MDI Process.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, make proposals and implement approved improvements.


Job Holder Requirements

  • School: Gr 12 or N4
  • Certificates: Valid Trade Test Certificate (Fitter and Turner)
  • Previous experience as Fitter in an FMCG environment for at least 2 years. Knowledge and experience in the overhauling of pumps, packaging equipment, conveying equipment, pneumatics, shakers, augers and hydraulics. General fitting experience. Experience in the Food Industry would be advantageous.


McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Division: South Africa
Department: Springs Engineering Mechanical
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Springs || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bapsfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong
Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)

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The power it has to uplift and bring people, Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $10 billion. Through our investment and innovation, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers.

We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, as well as building careers for the long term.

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